Taco salad is a classic—our easy recipe perfects it. Complete with all your favorite toppings, this is an easy lunch or weeknight dinner you can rely on.

Ingredients
Instructions
In a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef, breaking up into small pieces with a wooden spoon; season with salt and pepper. Add taco seasoning, tomato paste, and 2 Tbsp. water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Into another large skillet, pour oil to a depth of 1/2". Heat over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Fry tortilla strips, turning halfway through, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; immediately season with salt.
In a large bowl, season lettuce with a pinch of salt. Add tomatoes, beans, and beef mixture and toss to combine.
Top with cheese, pico de gallo, cilantro, and tortilla strips. Dollop with sour cream.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 1682 Calories
- Fat Content
- 152 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 24 g
- Trans Fat Content
- 2 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 125 mg
- Sodium Content
- 2025 mg
- Carbohydrate Content
- 31 g
- Fiber Content
- 18 g
- Sugar Content
- 12 g
- Protein Content
- 39 g







